2017 YAMAHA XMAX 300 check engine

Instrument and control functions
4-19
4
TIP
z This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
z Check that gasoline nozzle has
the same identifier when fueling.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
EAU58301
Fuel tank overflow hose
Before operating the vehicle:
z Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection and routing.
z Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
z Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
E10
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
1
1
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Instrument and control functions
4-27
4
EAU78690
Ig nition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system
works with the sidestand switch and
brake light switches. It has the follow-
ing functions.
z It prevents the engine from start-
ing when the sidestand is down.
z It prevents the engine from start-
ing if the brakes are not applied.
z It will stop the running engine if the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system accord-
ing to the following procedure.
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Instrument and control functions
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4
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Turn the main switch on.
3. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
Push the start switch.
4.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still off:
5. Move the sidestand up.
6. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
Push the start switch.
7.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
8. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The system is OK. The vehicle can be
ridden.
The sidestand switch may not be
working correctly.
The vehicle should not be ridden
until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The brake switch may not be working
correctly.
The vehicle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working correctly.
The vehicle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
NO YES
YES NO
YESNO
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
5-1
5
EAU63440
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be correcte d b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection. 4-18,
4-19
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-9
Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-12
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 7-13
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-22,
7-23, 7-23
Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-22,
7-23, 7-23
Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 7-18,
7-26
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Operation and important ri din g points
6-2
6
EAU78231
Startin g the eng ine
NOTICE
ECA10251
See pag e 6-5 for en gine break-in in-
structions prior to operatin g the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up. (See page 4-27.) 1. Turn the main switch on and make sure that the stop/run/start switch
is set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.z Engine trouble warning light
z Traction control system indi-
cator light
z Smart key system indicator
light
TIP
The ABS warning light should come on
and stay on until the vehicle reaches a
traveling speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher.
NOTICE
ECA22510
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as d escribed a bove, see
pa ge 4-1 for the correspon din g
warnin g an d in dicator li ght circuit
check.
2. Close the throttle.
3. While applying the front or rear brake, push the “ ” side of the
stop/run/start switch. Release it
when the engine starts.
TIP
If the engine does not start, release the
start switch after 5 seconds. Before
pressing the start switch again, wait 10
seconds to allow battery voltage to re-
store.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Operation and important rid ing points
6-5
6
EAU16842
En gine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU34323
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4500
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, be sure to replace
the en gine oil, final transmission oil
an d the oil filter element.
[ECA12932]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5400
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) an d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10311
z Keep the en gine spee d out of
the tachometer red zone.
z If any en gine trou ble shoul d oc-
cur during the en gine break-in
period , imme diately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
EAUN1421
Parkin g
When parking, turn the vehicle power
off, and then turn the smart key off.
TIP
Even when the vehicle is parked in a lo-
cation partitioned by a fence or the
glass window of a shop, if the smart
key is within operating range, other
people will be able to start the engine
and operate the vehicle. Please turn
the smart key off when leaving the ve-
hicle. (See page 3-5.)
If the sidestand is lowered when the
engine is running, the engine will stop
and the beeper will sound for approxi-
mately 1 minute. To stop the beeper,
turn the vehicle power off or raise the
sidestand.
TIP
zBefore leaving the vehicle, be sure
to turn the main switch to “OFF”
or “ ”. Otherwise, the battery may
discharge.
z The sidestand alarm beeper can
be set to not activate. Please con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10312
zSince the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where ped estri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and b e burne d.
z Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-3
7
EAU71030
TIP
z The annual checks must be performe d every year, except if a kilometer-
b ased maintenance, or for the UK, a mileag e-based maintenance, is
performed instead.
z From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from
10000 km (6000 mi).
z Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as
they require special tools, data and technical skills.
EAU71071
Perio dic maintenance chart for the emission control system
NO. ITEM
1 *Fuel line • Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√√
2 *Spark plu g • Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
√√
• Replace. √√
3 *Valve clearance • Check and adjust. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
4 *Fuel injection • Check engine idle speed. √√√√√√
5 *Exhaust system • Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket if necessary. √√√√√
6 *Evaporative emis-
sion control sys-
tem • Check control system for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary. √√X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
1 10203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
14 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing assemblies for
looseness. √√ √
• Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease. √√
15 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened. √√√√√
16 Front an
d rear
b rake lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
17 Si
destan d, center-
stan d • Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
18 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation and replace if
necessary. √√√√√√
19 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
20 *Shock ab
sorber
assem blies • Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
21 En gine oil • Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. At the initial interval and
when the oil change indi-
cator flashes or comes on [every 5000km (3000 mi)]. √
22 En
gine oil filter el-
ement • Replace.
√√√
23 *Final transmission
oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√√√√
• Change. √√√
24 *Co
olin g syst
em• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years
25 *V-belt • Replace. When the V-belt replacement
indicator flashes [every 20000 km (12000 mi)]
26 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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